Free Crochet Pattern:
Bella the Bunny

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Bella the Bunny

Lion Brandฎ Vanna's Choice® Baby

sc2tog (sc dec) Insert hook into st and draw up a loop. Insert hook into next st and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook.

NOTES:

Work in continuous rnds; do not join or turn unless otherwise instructed.

BUNNY
HEAD AND BODYBeg at the top of Head, with A, ch 2.
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch. Place marker in first st for beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed.
Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each st around  12 sts.
Rnd 3: *2 sc in next st, sc in next st, rep from * around  18 sts.
Rnd 4: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 2 sts, rep from * around  24 sts.
Rnd 5: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 3 sts, rep from * around  30 sts.
Rnds 6-8: Sc in each st around.
Rnd 9: Work 2 sc in each of first 6 sts, sc in next 24 sts  36 sts.
Rnds 10-12: Sc in each st around.
Rnd 13: (Sc2tog) 6 times, sc in each st around  30 sts.
Rnd 14: *Sc2tog, sc in each of next 3 sts, rep from * around  24 sts.
Rnd 15: Sc in each st around.
Following package directions, attach safety eyes to Head. Beg stuffing Head with fiberfill. Continue stuffing firmly as work progresses.
Rnd 16: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 3 sts, rep from * around  30 sts.
Rnd 17: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 4 sts, rep from * around  36 sts.
Rnd 18: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 5 sts, rep from * around  42 sts.
Rnds 19-34: Sc in each st around.
Rnd 35: *Sc2tog, sc in each of next 5 sts, rep from * around  36 sts.
Rnd 36: *Sc2tog, sc in each of next 4 sts, rep from * around  30 sts.
Rnd 37: *Sc2tog, sc in each of next 3 sts, rep from * around  24 sts.
Rnd 38: *Sc2tog, sc in each of next 2 sts, rep from * around  18 sts.
Rnd 39: *Sc2tog, sc in next st, rep from * around  12 sts.
Rnd 40: (Sc2tog) around  6 sts.
Fasten off.

ARMS (make 2)With A, ch 2.
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch. Place marker in first st for beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed.
Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each st around  12 sts.
Rnd 3: Sc in each st around.
Rnd 4: Sc in each of next 4 sts, (sc2tog) twice, sc in each of next 4 sts  10 sts.
Rnds 5-17: Sc in each st around.
Fasten off.

LEGS (make 2)With A, ch 2.
Rnd 1: Work 8 sc in first ch. Place marker in first st for beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed.
Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each st around  16 sts.
Rnds 3-4: Sc in each st around.
Rnd 5: (Sc2tog) 4 times, sc in each of next 8 sts  12 sts.
Rnds 6-22: Sc in each st around.
Fasten off.

EARS (make 2)With A, ch 2.
Rnd 1: Work 4 sc in first ch. Place marker in first st for beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed.
Rnd 2: * 2 sc in next st, sc in next st, rep from * around ฌ 6 sts.
Rnd 3: * 2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 2 sts, rep from * around ฌ 8 sts.
Rnd 4: * 2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 3 sts, rep from * around ฌ 10 sts.
Rnds 5-14: Sc in each st around.
Rnd 15: (Sc2tog, sc in the next st) three times, sc in last st.
Fasten off.

TAILWith B, and following package directions, make a pom-pom.

FINISHINGSew Ears to Head. Stuff Arms and Legs lightly and sew to Body. Sew Tail to back of Body. With B, embroider straight st nose and mouth. Weave in ends.

Ratings and Reviews

I love this pattern! I used a 5mm hook and worsted weight yarn (4) and each bunny is about 18" long from ear to toe. I made three of these for Easter bunny orders and I can't wait to hear what the kids think! They are sturdy enough that they can be loved for a long time. I used safety eyes for two of them and sewed eyes on the third. Safety eyes make it much easier! Thanks to lion brand for another awesome free pattern! For reference, I charged $22 for each 18" bunny (they took me awhile to work up!) ๐๐ฐ

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